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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 May 2025

13 Interview questions

A Senior Member Technical was asked 9mo ago
Q. Describe a difficult problem you solved during a project.
Ans. 

Resolved a critical data synchronization issue in a distributed system, enhancing performance and reliability.

  • Identified a race condition causing data inconsistencies during peak loads.

  • Implemented a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity across nodes.

  • Conducted extensive testing to validate the solution under various scenarios.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on system architecture changes.

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. What are the different types of OSI models used in Computer Networks (CN)?
Ans. 

There are 7 layers in the OSI model: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

  • Physical layer deals with physical connections and signals

  • Data Link layer handles error detection and correction

  • Network layer routes data between different networks

  • Transport layer ensures data delivery and error checking

  • Session layer establishes, maintains, and terminates connections

  • Presentation lay...

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A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. How does the web work, and what is a high-level overview of its architecture?
Ans. 

The web works by using a client-server model where clients request and receive information from servers via the internet.

  • Clients (such as web browsers) send requests for web pages or resources to servers

  • Servers process these requests and send back the requested information

  • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is commonly used for communication between clients and servers

  • Web pages are typically written in HTML (Hypert...

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. Describe a problem on arrays from LeetCode that you consider easy.
Ans. 

Solve a simple problem involving arrays, focusing on basic operations and manipulations.

  • Identify the problem: Understand what needs to be achieved with the array.

  • Common operations: Sorting, searching, or modifying elements.

  • Example: Given an array of strings, sort them alphabetically.

  • Edge cases: Consider empty arrays or arrays with duplicate strings.

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. Explain the Redux concept.
Ans. 

Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

  • Redux is a state management library for JavaScript applications.

  • It helps in managing the state of an application in a predictable way.

  • Redux stores the entire state of an application in a single immutable object.

  • Actions are dispatched to update the state in Redux.

  • Reducers specify how the state should change in response to an action.

  • Redux is commonly used wi...

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. Given an array of strings, find the largest string.
Ans. 

Find the largest string in a given array of strings

  • Iterate through the array and compare the length of each string to find the largest one

  • Use a variable to keep track of the largest string found so far

  • Return the largest string at the end

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. Explain the framework.
Ans. 

A framework is a structure that provides guidelines, best practices, and reusable components for developing software applications.

  • Framework helps in organizing code and promoting code reusability.

  • It provides a set of libraries, tools, and APIs to facilitate development.

  • Frameworks can be front-end (e.g. React, Angular) or back-end (e.g. Spring, Django).

  • Examples of frameworks include Ruby on Rails, Laravel, and .NET...

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A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. What are the advantages of a Linked List over an Array List?
Ans. 

Linked List allows dynamic size, efficient insertion/deletion, while Array List has faster access and better cache locality.

  • Linked List can grow or shrink dynamically, while Array List has fixed size.

  • Insertion and deletion are faster in Linked List as it requires only changing pointers, while Array List requires shifting elements.

  • Linked List has better memory utilization as it only allocates memory when needed, wh...

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. What are some ways to optimize SQL queries?
Ans. 

Optimizing SQL queries can improve performance and reduce resource usage.

  • Use indexes to speed up data retrieval

  • Avoid using SELECT * and instead specify only required columns

  • Use JOINs instead of subqueries

  • Avoid using functions in WHERE clauses

  • Use UNION ALL instead of UNION if possible

  • Avoid using temporary tables

  • Use EXPLAIN to analyze query performance

A Senior Member Technical was asked
Q. What are functional interfaces and can you provide an example?
Ans. 

Functional interfaces are interfaces with only one abstract method. Example: java.util.function.Consumer

  • Functional interfaces are used in lambda expressions and method references

  • They provide a way to pass behavior as an argument to a method

  • Examples include java.util.function.Predicate, java.util.function.Supplier

  • Functional interfaces can also have default and static methods

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical Interview Experiences

20 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Algorithm based coding round

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hard problem solved during project work
  • Ans. 

    Resolved a critical data synchronization issue in a distributed system, enhancing performance and reliability.

    • Identified a race condition causing data inconsistencies during peak loads.

    • Implemented a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity across nodes.

    • Conducted extensive testing to validate the solution under various scenarios.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on system architecture changes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Most used technologies during work
  • Ans. 

    The most used technologies during work include Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

    • Java

    • Spring Boot

    • AWS

    • Docker

    • Kubernetes

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tentative Date of joining
  • Ans. 

    I am available to join within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

    • Available to join within 2 weeks of receiving offer

    • Flexible with start date if needed

    • Can start immediately if required

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for the interview
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql related Questions
  • Q2. Plsql Related Questions
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Related
  • Q2. Function programs
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Location details
  • Q2. Company change reasons
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Project and day to day activities
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and joining date
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the largest string in a given array
  • Ans. 

    Find the largest string in a given array of strings

    • Iterate through the array and compare the length of each string to find the largest one

    • Use a variable to keep track of the largest string found so far

    • Return the largest string at the end

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain Redux concept
  • Ans. 

    Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

    • Redux is a state management library for JavaScript applications.

    • It helps in managing the state of an application in a predictable way.

    • Redux stores the entire state of an application in a single immutable object.

    • Actions are dispatched to update the state in Redux.

    • Reducers specify how the state should change in response to an action.

    • Redux is commonly used with Re...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Javascript unit testing
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you okay with WFO
  • Q2. Are you okay to recollect

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain the framework
  • Ans. 

    A framework is a structure that provides guidelines, best practices, and reusable components for developing software applications.

    • Framework helps in organizing code and promoting code reusability.

    • It provides a set of libraries, tools, and APIs to facilitate development.

    • Frameworks can be front-end (e.g. React, Angular) or back-end (e.g. Spring, Django).

    • Examples of frameworks include Ruby on Rails, Laravel, and .NET Fram...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java and sql basic questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and relocation related

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. House Robber 2
  • Q2. Climbing Stairs and Frog Jump

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It is not basic but easy to crack if you are familiar with these tests, concepts.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I was asked what programming languages, Subjects I am familiar with, and Questions were on those concepts. Some Tricky intelligence questions were also asked.
  • Q2. I replied, I am familiar with C, SQL.
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1 question was Binary Sorting, Some Questions were asked on C, Data Mining, SQL.
  • Q2. I have explained Binary Sorting, and explained querying concepts of SQL.
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My HR round was completed in the 4th round.
  • Q2. I have been interviewed in the 4th round by Sr. Director.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical interview:
  • SQL
  • Java
  • C
  • OOPS
  • Data Structures
  • Data Mining
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is medium difficulty to crack rounds, You have to be Honest, and Confident about answers. Do be frightened. The questions will be tricky.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Typical aptitude problems, Few code output problems and @ coding qsns (basic)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Problem on arrays leet code easy
  • Ans. 

    Solve a simple problem involving arrays, focusing on basic operations and manipulations.

    • Identify the problem: Understand what needs to be achieved with the array.

    • Common operations: Sorting, searching, or modifying elements.

    • Example: Given an array of strings, sort them alphabetically.

    • Edge cases: Consider empty arrays or arrays with duplicate strings.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Problem on strings leetcode easy
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How web works and high level view
  • Ans. 

    The web works by using a client-server model where clients request and receive information from servers via the internet.

    • Clients (such as web browsers) send requests for web pages or resources to servers

    • Servers process these requests and send back the requested information

    • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is commonly used for communication between clients and servers

    • Web pages are typically written in HTML (Hypertext M...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is an API and explain in simple terms
  • Ans. 

    An API is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

    • API stands for Application Programming Interface

    • It defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information

    • APIs can be used to access services or data from other applications or platforms

    • Examples include Google Maps API for integrating maps into a website, Twitter A...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Types of OSI models we have in CN
  • Ans. 

    There are 7 layers in the OSI model: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Physical layer deals with physical connections and signals

    • Data Link layer handles error detection and correction

    • Network layer routes data between different networks

    • Transport layer ensures data delivery and error checking

    • Session layer establishes, maintains, and terminates connections

    • Presentation layer tr...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical interview:
  • DSA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All basic questions on cobol,Jcl and db2. Prepare more on situational based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Simply prepare for basics. They will more focus on cobol part.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction and technical questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction and process discussion
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self intro and package discussion

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How many rounds are there in Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical interview?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Member Technical interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Automatic Data Processing (ADP). The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Automatic Data Processing (ADP) expect are Agile, Computer science, Excel, Agile software development and Analytical.
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